induction (redirected from Electromagnetic induction)

induction /in·duc·tion/ (in-duk´shun)

1. the act or process of inducing or causing to occur.

2. the production of a specific morphogenetic effect in the embryo through evocators or organizers.

3. the production of anesthesia or unconsciousness by use of appropriate agents.

4. the generation of an electric current or magnetic properties in a body because of its proximity to another electric current or magnetic field.

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in·duc·tion (n-dkshn)

n.

1. The process of initiating or increasing the production of an enzyme or other protein at the level of genetic transcription.

2. The period from the first administration of anesthesia to the establishment of a depth of anesthesia adequate for surgery.

3. The change in form or shape caused by the action of one tissue of an embryo on adjacent tissues or parts, as by the diffusion of hormones.

4. A modification imposed upon the offspring by the action of environment on the germ cells of one or both parents.

5. The generation of electromotive force in a closed circuit by a varying magnetic flux through the circuit.

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induction,

n the initial phase of the hypnotic process that is used to bring about the state of trance in a patient. See also hypnosis.

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induction (induk´shn),

n 1. the act or process of inducing or causing to occur.
2. the process by which the action of one group of cells on another leads to the establishment of the developmental pathway in the responding tissue.

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induction

1. the process or act of inducing, or causing to occur, especially the production of a specific morphogenetic effect in the embryo through evocators or organizers, or the production of anesthesia or unconsciousness or parturition by use of appropriate agents.

2. the generation of an electric current or magnetic properties in a body because of its proximity to an electrified or magnetized object.

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induction period

the time from exposure to a non-infectious agent to the first appearance of the disease. Analogous to the incubation period but for non-infectious pathogenic agents.